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Thank you for registering to file your UK CIS tax return with taxback.com.

One of our UK tax advisors will call you within 24 hours to help complete your application.

Shortly, we will provide you with log-in details for your secure, online Tax Tracker® which will enable you to keep updated with all the key developments on your file and house all required documentation.

In order to progress your refund, you can download the forms here. Simply complete, sign, scan and email them to us at ukdocuments@taxback.com along with copies of your Payment and Deductions certificates provided by the contractor and copies of your invoices for work-related expenses. You also need to post the original documents to any of our worldwide offices.

Construction Workers' Tax Returns

We provide tax refunds for people working in the construction industry in the UK. Depending on the type of work you're doing, you may be classified either as PAYE or self-employed.

We provide tax refund services for both and have a specialist division for people who are part of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). Our construction worker tax service looks at any work-related expenses that you may be due to claim back including the following:

Tools

Travel

Vans

Wages

Materials

Accountancy fees

Advertising

Stationery

Telephone/internet

Website

Any expenses you claim back must be only connected to your business and not be for personal use. We can also help in the event that you were made redundant. Average CIS refunds are £1453 so apply today.

UK Construction Tax Refund Frequently Asked Questions

?What is CIS and how does it operate?

CIS is the Construction Industry Scheme, a scheme which obliges contractors to deduct UK tax at source on payments to self employed subcontractors.

?How much tax do subcontractors have to pay?

Subcontractors are classified into 3 categories which in turn determines how much tax a contractor must deduct from payments to the subbie:

Gross – No tax must be deducted from payment to a subcontractor with Gross status;

20% Net – 20% must be deducted from payments

30% Net – 30% must be deducted from payments

?If I work in construction and am an employee does CIS apply?

No. CIS is only applicable for self-employed taxpayers. Construction workers and employees are subject to PAYE and National Insurance contributions as per normal.

?How do I know if I am employed or self employed?

You should refer to the FAQs section of our Self Assessment page which has detailed guidance on this topic.

?How do I know if my work falls within the scope of CIS?

CIS covers construction operations carried out in the UK. As a general rule, the scheme includes almost any work that's done to a:

permanent building

temporary structure

civil engineering work or installation

Some examples of the types of construction work that are covered by the scheme include jobs like:

site preparation

general construction - bricklaying, roofing, plastering etc.

alterations and extensions

repairs and refurbishment

decorating

dismantling work

demolition

?How do I know if I fall into the Gross, 20% Net or 30% Net Subcontractor categories?

For a business to register for gross payment it must:

Do construction work in the UK and be run largely through a bank account

Have construction turnover, excluding VAT and the cost of materials, of at least £30,000 each year (more for partnerships and most companies

Have complied with all its tax obligations

To become a 20% Net Subcontractor the business must be registered with HMRC.

30% Net status is the default position if the business has not registered with HMRC.

?If I am paid under the CIS scheme will I be due a tax refund?

If you are paid gross then you are highly unlikely to be due a tax refund as tax refunds arise when the tax deducted exceeds the actual tax liability.

Those with 20% or 30% Net status (see above) will, in the majority of circumstances, be due a tax refund. This is because the tax deducted at source is taken off the gross payment and no account is given to tax deductible expenses. As a result, the tax deducted is in excess of the real liability.

?What expenses can I claim?

CIS sole traders can claim a deduction for ANY expense incurred wholly and exclusively for business purposes e.g.:

Tools

Travel

Vans

Wages

Materials

Accountancy fees

Advertising

Stationary

Telephone/internet

Website

?How do I claim any tax refund I am due?

In order to claim a refund, a tax return must be filed with HMRC. Taxback.com offers a free estimation service which can advise you of how much tax you may be due back with no obligation to use our service.

?What records must I keep?

As a self-assessed taxpayer, you must comply with the same rules as other tax payers and keep records to support all the figures on your return for a minimum of 6 years.

?What about penalties?

As a self-assessed tax payer you are subject to the same provisions as other self assessed taxpayers. We recommend you review the FAQs in the self assessed section for further detailed background on potential penalties.

?What if I have other income in addition to my CIS income?

As a general rule, you will need to disclose this income to HMRC and pay tax on it. Special rules do apply if you are domiciled outside the UK or are not ordinarily resident here and your other income arises abroad.

Your taxback.com account manager will be able to assist you and check out the rules which apply to your individual circumstances.

The average UK CIS Tax Refund is £1453

As a self-employed construction worker in the UK, you will likely be subject to 20-30% tax at source under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). The good news is that there is a very strong possibility that you are overpaying tax and are therefore due a tax refund. The average tax rebate for CIS workers in the UK is £1453 so it’s worth finding out what you’re owed.We will help you claim your CIS tax rebate as well as relief for any work-related expenses you may be entitled to claim such as tools or machinery costs. We will look at all the expenses you have incurred when filing your UK tax return.

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